The Standard Group, a multi-media
house comprising the Standard newspapers, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Online
Digital Business and Think Outdoor services seeks to strengthen its Online
digital function.
Sub Editor - Social Media &
Convergence
The incumbent will be part of a team
that manages the Standard digital web content with a focus to Social Media.
Key Responsibilities
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Ability to write, edit and-proofread
and gauge newsworthiness of stories
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Creativity and ability to generate
content for the online platform
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In-depth understanding of Twitter,
Facebook and G+ and knowledgeable about how they can be used for conveying news
and interactivity with multimedia audiences
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a with social media trends, ethics,
uses and strategies
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Ability to edit video/audio clips,
and load them on the site.
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Understanding of YouTube, and other
on-demand and live stream applications
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Ability to use in-design and
Photoshop
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Proactive, interested and passionate
about online news and citizen journalism
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Basic knowledge of website structures
and Content Management Systems.
Qualifications
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Degree or Masters in Journalism, mass
communication, Information Science or any related field, with over 1 years’
experience in journalism.
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Newsroom exposure
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Advanced computer literacy
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Social media usage and applications
Sub Editor - Social Media Business
Key Responsibilities
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To prepare a schedule of topics to be
covered in the daily business section and daily pages for discussion with the
Managing Editor and to assign the agreed topics to the writers
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To keep the Managing Editor informed
of work progress, any problems encountered and areas where he may require
assistance and/or facilitation to complete assignments within the agreed
deadlines
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To read back and to quality control
the business pages in the website to ensure that the articles are balanced,
properly presented and factual
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To lay out the business page
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To check all headlines, pictures,
captions, text and other business page elements to ensure that they are
relevant, factual and appropriate
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To identify areas of improvement /
development of the page and to make appropriate recommendations to the Managing
Editor
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To read back the copy to ensure that
it is balanced, properly presented, free of error and that it is within the
laid down Company editorial policy and house-style
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To observe the code of journalistic
ethics.
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Quality control of the business pages
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Well-developed analytical skills
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Ability to make quick decisions and
to improvise if necessary
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Energy and ability to work irregular
hours
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Excellent communication and
inter-personal skills at all staff levels and at community levels
Qualifications
·
Degree or Masters in Journalism, mass
communication, Information Science or any related field, with over 1 years’
experience in journalism.
·
Newsroom exposure
·
Advanced computer literacy
·
Social media usage and applications
Business Manager
The Business Manager will work
closely with the Commercial Manager and will be charged with the responsibility
of planning, Controlling and supervising the work of Business Executives to
generate and meet agreed individual and team’s volume against set advertising
sales annual revenue targets.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Planning, coordinating and managing a
team of Business Executives who are expected to deliver agreed sales volumes
and revenue
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Motivating the sales team to deliver
departmental objectives
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Maintaining good client service and
relations
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Developing and implementing sales
strategies and campaigns
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Maintaining and fostering business
relationships with all clients of the company.
Qualifications & Experience
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Basic University Degree; an MBA will
be an added advantage
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At least 3 years’ working experience
in a sales and marketing environment
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Experience in a leadership and/or
people management role
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Excellent interpersonal skills and
customer service skills
If you possess the above
qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, visit our websitehttp://www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse
through the current Openings/ Vacancies and apply not later than 30th December
2014.
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.